Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Midtown

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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Austin

Neighborhoods

ArboretumAustinBee Caves / Lakeway / Lake TravisBouldin CreekCentral AustinDowntown

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

Delivery only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

113 restaurants available nearby

1. Nori

4.8

Exceptional(362)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Old West Austin

Booked 38 times today

Plant-based Japanese Cuisine serving sushi, ramen and crafted cocktails. Cozy romantic atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating available. Come try our best seller Volcano Roll and handmade Shiitake Gyozas.

2. Hestia

4.7

Exceptional(1962)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 56 times today

Hestia, named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, is a modern live-fire grill house. Dishes find inspiration from a custom 20-ft hearth which anchors the kitchen and dining room. Our menus offers an opportunity to explore and showcase techniques that highlight the role of fire in food. You may choose to order from our a la carte menu or experience our chef curated tasting menu.We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.2024 Michelin One Star

3. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1261)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 188 times today

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

A photo of Dean's Italian Steakhouse restaurant

4. Dean's Italian Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1423)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 61 times today

Dean’s Italian Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse with Italian expression serving up prime cuts of beef including Texas and Japanese A5 Wagyu, as well as authentic house-made pasta, a raw bar and market-fresh seafood. Enjoy a generous weekday happy hour on The Veranda at Dean's - the distinct corner space with patio seating from 5 to 6:30pm. At Dean’s Austin, you'll experience an innovative passion for deep-rooted hospitality.

5. Nido

4.7

Exceptional(1268)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 66 times today

Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape. Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique.Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks.For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.

6. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2703)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 77 times today

ATX Cocina experiments with the boundaries of Mexican cuisine. We have taken traditional Mexican dishes and elevated them with modern approaches and techniques. Corn, the basis of the Mexican cuisine for thousands of years, is also the foundation of our kitchen. We nixtamalize and process our masa in house sourcing it from heirloom varieties of corn grown by small family farms in Mexico.

7. Teddy's

4.3

Awesome(60)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southwest • Austin

Booked 31 times today

Daniel Berg is the Cofounder of Bill’s Oyster and Teddy’s Restaurant & Bar. Berg started his culinary career in New York, where he was also born and raised. Daniel attended the French Culinary Institute (NYC) as well as La Scuola Di Cucina (Colorno, IT). After completing culinary school he began working for critically acclaimed and James Beard award–winning Chef Andrew Carmellini. Berg would spend several years under Carmellini working for him beginning at Michelin-starred and three-starred New York Times restaurant A Voce. Berg would go on to help Carmellini open several more restaurants, including Locanda Verde, The Dutch and Bar Primi. He also spent a year working in Italy under Chef Massimo Montaro at the two-Michelin-starred restaurant Principe Cerami. Daniel would go on to work for Chef Daniel Boloud at his flagship three-star Michelin and four-star New York Times flagship restaurant Daniel, as well Eric Ripert’s Le Bernardin.

8. La Condesa

4.7

Exceptional(2286)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 48 times today

La Condesa is a two-times James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District. Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa’s menu features interior Mexican dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus a renowned bar program with one of the largest collections of tequila, mezcal and other Mexican spirits in the city.

9. Bar Peached

4.6

Exceptional(1532)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

Bar Peached is the newest restaurant concept from the team that brought you The Peached Tortilla, the Asian and Southern inspired food truck turned brick and mortar. Located at 1315 W. 6th Street, Bar Peached is a bar focused restaurant concept that features a range of small plates, comfort food shareables, and both small and large format tacos, all with an Asian twist. Beverage Director Kevin Kok's bar menu boasts a variety of draft cocktails and "to order" cocktails, an extensive wine list, and a spectrum of draft, bottled and canned beers. Any cancellations to reservations of 6+ people in less than 24 hour notice will result in a $25 per person cancellation fee.

10. Elizabeth St Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(824)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Bouldin Creek

Booked 45 times today

Elizabeth Street Café is a neighborhood Vietnamese cafe and French bakery in South Austin opened in December 2011. The little restaurant boasts sunny dining rooms and a shady garden patio and serves fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as takeout.Elizabeth Street Café is known for: great croissants and Stumptown coffee, bánh mì served on house baked baguettes, fresh spring rolls, Kronenberg on tap, steaming bowls of pho, spicy curries, house cocktails, a fun kids menu, and flavorful macarons.Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com

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kathy
Minneapolis - St. Paul •21 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lovely patio, service great, short rib pad Thai was delicious, spring roll pretty good, patio chairs painful if you lack your own padding. One appetizer, one entree, three tap beers: $80 with tip.
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Sway Thai - AustinPrice: Expensive• Asian• West Austin / Westlake
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4.6
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JenniferVIP
Cincinnati / Dayton •29 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
We met at La Condesa and tried a few things. The pork entree was OK - seasoning was good but it was really dry. guacamole was good. THe steak quesadilla was delicious. Wait staff was pretty negligent and not friendly and focused on flipping tables.
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La CondesaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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4.7
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antonella
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food, courteous employees. Love this place!
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SaffronPrice: Expensive• Indian• North Central
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4.4
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Amber
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Really great vibes, super nice server, and delicious food
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The Peached Tortilla - Cedar ParkPrice: Expensive• Asian• Lago Vista / Jonestown / Cedar Park
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4.7
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Madison
Austin •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
So sad this place is closing. We loved the Korean food and the wine! Excited to see what they reopen with and hoping it'll be just as good :)
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UnderdogPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Bouldin Creek
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4.5

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